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Etymology
Pronunciation
rojo
red
Latin America
Simplified: RROH-hoh
IPA: 'ro.xo
Spain
Simplified: RROH-hoh
IPA: 'ro.χo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
ro
  • rolled r (no English equivalent)
  • rolled r by vibrating tongue tip against ridge behind teeth while exhaling
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
jo
  • j like h in hat
  • h sound similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o